How long does Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)?

200 grams Rice, 100 grams Toor Dal, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Bay Leaves, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)?

About 402 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)

Name: Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 200 grams Rice; 100 grams Toor Dal; 30 ml Oil; 15 ml Ghee; 1 grams Cloves; 2 grams Cinnamon; 1 grams Bay Leaves; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 1 grams Black Peppercorns; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 100 grams Potato, Small Dice; 50 grams Green Peas; 5 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1100 ml Water, For Cooking; 1½ tsp Salt; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as vaghareli khichadi, masala khichdi, masala khichadi, gujarati khichdi, gujarati khichadi · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals

Vaghareli Khichdi is a Gujarati khichdi of rice and toor dal in a whole spice tempering with potato and peas. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Rice200 grams
Toor Dal100 grams
Oil30 ml
Ghee15 ml
Cloves1 grams
Cinnamon2 grams
Bay Leaves1 grams
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Black Peppercorns1 grams
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Potato, Small Dice100 grams
Green Peas50 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped5 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water, For Cooking1100 ml
Salt1½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	402kcal	1608kcal
Protein	11g	43g
Carbohydrate	62g	249g
Fat	13g	50g
Fibre	6.7g	27g
Sugar	1.2g	4.8g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

1
Wash the rice and toor dal together 2 or 3 times and soak in water for 20 minutes. Drain.
RiceToor Dal
2
Heat the oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add the cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, dry red chillies and peppercorns. Add mustard seeds and cumin. When they splutter, add asafoetida and fry for 1 minute.
OilGheeClovesCinnamonBay LeavesDry Red ChilliBlack PeppercornsMustard SeedsCuminAsafoetida
3
Add the potato, green peas, ginger and green chillies. Stir for 2 minutes. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder and stir for 30 seconds.
PotatoGreen PeasGingerGreen ChilliTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
4
Add the drained rice and dal and stir gently for 2 minutes.
5
Pour in 1.1 litres water, add the salt and scrape the bottom of the cooker. Close and cook for 3 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure drop on its own.
WaterSalt
6
Open the cooker, add the coriander leaves and mix gently. Serve hot with a spoon of ghee.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi) spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)?: 200 grams Rice, 100 grams Toor Dal, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Bay Leaves, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Vaghareli Khichdi (Gujarati Masala Khichdi)?: About 402 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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